2005 Dressage at Devon - American Junior Riders Championships

Meet the Riders - Reena Idnani and Levant

Life is good for 16-year-old Reena Idnani and her 11-year-old Dutch gelding, “Fonzie” (x Voltaire). The pair has been together for two years and has spent both years in one of the coveted spots for the Junior Dressage Team Championships teams. She was a member of Team Independence, which received the Silver Medal last year. The pair also finished second individually just behind the winner, Jennifer Dainer, who is also back again this year. This year Reena and Fonzie is a member of Team Liberty along with teammates Noel Williams, Amanda Stearns and Ryan Eskridge.

Long time trainer and judge Shirley Rector found Fonzie for Reena and has had the duo under her successful training program ever since. She was not able to come and coach this weekend due to previous judging obligations, so George Williams was kind enough to help out and coach them. Other accomplishments of theirs include Regional Champion at Second Level, Third and Fourth State Champion and Horse/Rider of the Year for the Arizona Dressage Association.

The senior in high school also participates in Mock Trial for her school. Her plans for college include going to Harvard to study Business and then going on to be a Cardiac Surgeon. “I have known since I was three years old that I wanted to be a doctor and have known since the seventh grade that I wanted to do surgeries. I will definitely be taking my horse with me to college and hope to participate in the young riders program next year.”

As always, the support of her parents directly affects her performance and success in the show ring. “My mom is extremely involved and hauls me all over the place. We usually spend most of our summer in California for shows, so she is great about devoting a lot of her time to my dreams. Both of my parents are very encouraging and supportive of me. I couldn’t ask for a better situation.”

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